July 2026
DCW Monthly: July 2026
Courts have been circling the same idea since 1765: the bank pays unless there is fraud. What they have never
DCW Articles
Potential Issues with Demand Guarantees – Lessons for Bankers from a Singapore Case
A Singapore court case highlights critical pitfalls in handling demand guarantees. This article unpacks lessons for bankers on documentation, fraud risk, counter-guarantees, and navigating complex cross-border disputes.
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Reimbursing Bank in NY Not Enough for Jurisdiction, Says Court
In a recent complaint filed in New York, a Singapore trading company has asserted that a Bangladesh bank did not
DCW Articles
Letter of Credit Fraud
With regard to how fraud may disturb a bank's obligation to honour under an independent undertaking, courts have used various qualifiers to describe the level necessary. In his expansive article, Dr. Alan Davidson explores the concept of "Letter of Credit Fraud" under law and in the courts.
DCW Articles
Surrendered Bills of Lading – Strange Path to the Right Result
Surrendered bills of lading are not addressed in UCP or ISBP, so ICC was approached to opine on the topic. Kim Sindberg details the initial ask and the guidance ultimately given.
DCW Articles
Over-Insurance: Worthy of Attention, but Not under UCP 600
Over-insurance is not cause for concern under the UCP 600 practice rules, but it may raise unsettling questions that need addressed from a risk perspective.
